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[[File:Polygala senega 2.jpg|thumb|right|''Polygala senega'', ''senegaroot'']] | [[File:Polygala senega 2.jpg|thumb|right|''Polygala senega'', ''senegaroot'']] | ||
| − | '''Polygala senega''' is a species of flowering plant in the milkwort family | + | '''Polygala senega''' is a species of flowering plant in the milkwort family Polygalaceae. It is native to North America, where it is distributed in southern Canada and the central and eastern United States. |
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==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
{{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Chronic bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Emphysema}}, {{Uses|Rattlesnake bite}}, {{Uses|Phlegm}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}} | {{Uses|Asthma}}, {{Uses|Chronic bronchitis}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Emphysema}}, {{Uses|Rattlesnake bite}}, {{Uses|Phlegm}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}} | ||
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==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
{{Parts Used|Dried root}}. | {{Parts Used|Dried root}}. | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
Seneca snakeroot contains a series of saponins constructed from the trihydroxy-oleanane, dioic acid triterpene skeleton.<ref name="chemical composition"/> | Seneca snakeroot contains a series of saponins constructed from the trihydroxy-oleanane, dioic acid triterpene skeleton.<ref name="chemical composition"/> | ||
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===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
| − | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long| | + | {{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|White|8|Flowers Season is June - August and the flower is bilaterally symmetrical}} |
===Fruit=== | ===Fruit=== | ||
| − | {{Fruit|General|3–3.5 mm| | + | {{Fruit|General|3–3.5 mm|The fruit is dry and splits open when ripe||Many}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
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==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
| − | {{Commonly seen|At tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests | + | {{Commonly seen|At tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests}}, {{Commonly seen|Fields}}. |
==Photo Gallery== | ==Photo Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.drugs.com/npp/senega-root.html | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.drugs.com/npp/senega-root.html Chemistry]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/polygala/senega/ | + | <ref name="Leaf">[https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/polygala/senega/ Plant characteristics]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Polygala+senega | + | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Polygala+senega Cultivation details]</ref> |
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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:46, 8 July 2020
Polygala senega is a species of flowering plant in the milkwort family Polygalaceae. It is native to North America, where it is distributed in southern Canada and the central and eastern United States.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Asthma, Chronic bronchitis, Snakebites, Emphysema, Rattlesnake bite, Phlegm, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Seneca snakeroot contains a series of saponins constructed from the trihydroxy-oleanane, dioic acid triterpene skeleton.[1]
Common names
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Kannada | |
| Hindi | |
| Malayalam | |
| Tamil | Cenakanankai |
| Telugu | |
| Marathi | NA |
| Gujarathi | NA |
| Punjabi | NA |
| Kashmiri | NA |
| Sanskrit | |
| English | Milkwort, Rattlesnake root |
Properties
Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
Dravya
Rasa
Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
Guna
Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
Veerya
Ushna (Hot)
Vipaka
Katu (Pungent)
Karma
Kapha, Vata
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Alternate | The leaves are simple i.e lobed or unlobed but not separated into leaflets |
Flower
| Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unisexual | 2-4cm long | White | 8 | Flowers Season is June - August and the flower is bilaterally symmetrical |
Fruit
| Type | Size | Mass | Appearance | Seeds | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 3–3.5 mm | The fruit is dry and splits open when ripe | Many | {{{6}}} |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
Prefers a moderately fertile moisture-retentive well-drained soil, succeeding in full sun if the soil remains moist throughout the growing season[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
At tall grasslands, Borders of forests, Fields.
Photo Gallery
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Asthma
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Chronic bronchitis
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Snakebites
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Emphysema
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rattlesnake bite
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Phlegm
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Pimples
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Sore throats
- Herbs with Dried root used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Herb
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of At tall grasslands
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Borders of forests
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Fields
- Herbs
- Polygalaceae
